Career and Employment
Central Missouri Community Action- Foster Grandparents Program for Audrain County
807 North Providence, Columbia MO 65203
573-443-8706 ext 1131
The Foster Grandparent Program provides an opportunity for men and women age 55 and older to interact with children through active involvement at locations such as non-profit daycare centers, Head Start, state-supported facilities, public and private schools and home settings. The "Grandparents" mentor/tutor youth with exceptional and special needs.
Eligibility: Men and women, 55 years of age and over. Retired, no longer in the work force. Capable to serve assigned children on a personal and regular basis. Physically able, as determined by a required physical examination, prior to the assignment. Willing to volunteer a minimum of 5 hours a week. Willing to accept supervision as needed. $3.15 an hour stipend and paid transportation costs provided.
Handi-Shop, Incorporated
508 East Liberty Mexico, MO. 65265
573-581-1191 Fax: 573-581-0966
Hours: Monday-Friday 7:00-3:00 Services: Provides employment for disabled adults. Assembly work manufacturing and recycling in an industrial atmosphere. Eligibility: Certification from Vocational Rehabilitation is required. Age 16+
Indeed Job Openings in Audrain County
https://www.indeed.com/jobs?q=&l=Audrain+County%2C+MO
Job Corps
800-733- JOBS (5627)
Seeks income-eligible young people ages 16-24 train for a successful career and advance their education. Fee: no cost.
Job Point
400 Wilkes Blvd., Columbia, MO 65201
573-474-8560
(Serving Audrain, Boone, Callaway, Cole, Cooper, Howard, Moniteau and Randolph Counties)
Hours: 8:00-4:30 Monday-Friday
Serving people with disabilities, those with economic disadvantages, youth age 16 and up, people on probation or parole and unemployed City of Columbia residents.
Services: Career planning and readiness training; skills training in health related occupations (Certified Nursing Assistant), office technology, and construction trades (carpentry, highway/heavy, heating, ventilation and air conditioning); job placement and support; supported employment; YouthBuild program; development of affordable housing.
Jobs Accepting Felony History
http://jobsforfelonsonline.com/jobs-in-columbia-missouri/
https://doc.mo.gov/programs/missouri-reentry-process/employers
MERS Goodwill Industries
601 Business Loop 70, Suite 214B, Columbia, MO 65203
573-355-8262
Contact: https://mersgoodwill.org/contact-us/
Services: Job readiness training, job search assistance, career exploration assessment, family development advocates, financial assistance for approved career and technical training programs, on the job training, supplies for job searching and job retention, clothes closet.
Eligibility: Families on TANF
Missouri Job Center (Career Center and Unemployment Office)
512 Market St., Fulton, MO 65251
573-642-7760 Fax: 573-462-7768
https://www.facebook.com/Missouri-Job-Center-Fulton-499022363821412/
We are here to assist employers and job seekers with our job matching services at no cost. You can file for Unemployment, explore your career options; get a resume review; have a mock interview; learn about job searching skills and more! Employment services for Veterans.
Missouri State Division of Vocational Rehabilitation
900 W. Nifong, Suite 210, Columbia, MO 65203-4467
573-441-6327; Toll Free: 1-877-222-8961; Fax: 573-884-5250
Send Contact Questions to: Louis Gatewood, District Supervisor
https://dese.mo.gov/adult-learning-rehabilitation-services/vocational-rehabilitation
If you want to work but have a disability that keeps you from finding, keeping or advancing in a job, Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) may be able to help you. VR specializes in employment and training services that can assist you in becoming employed.
Services: Vocational rehabilitation services, guidance, evaluation, job training and placement, assistance with accommodations, other services as needed for a positive employment outcome
Fee: Free
Eligibility: Physical or mental impediment/disability which makes it difficult to obtain employment
Missouri Women's Business Center
500 E Walnut St, Columbia, MO 65201, Columbia, MO 65201
573-818-2980
The Missouri Women’s Business Center is a catalyst for economic development in our community by providing resources, support, and networks for women seeking to start or grow their own businesses. Our offerings include classes, workshops, networking opportunities, individualized business counseling, and microlending. We serve eight counties: Audrain, Boone, Callaway, Cole, Cooper, Howard, Moniteau and Osage as a program of Central Missouri Community Action.
S.E.R. National (covers Audrain County)
3610 Buttonwood #200, Columbia, MO 65201
573-886-8988 Fax: 573-886-8985
Contact: https://ser-national.org/about/contact-us/
Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Monday - Friday Fees: None Eligibility: Age 55 and older; specific income guidelines Services: Offers training, employment, and community service opportunities for mature workers. Helps mature individuals enter the workforce, secure more challenging positions, move into new career areas, or supplement their income
S.E.R. offers employment training services through the Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP) to low-income older workers in 102 counties in Missouri. S.E.R. partners with local 501 (c)(3) not-for-profit agencies in each of the counties we serve as training sites for participants. S.E.R. also actively collaborate with local and public employers to create permanent employment opportunities for older workers who want to re-enter the workforce.
Skill Up Program for SNAP Recipients - CMCA Family Resource Center
117 W Promenade St, Mexico, MO 65265
573-582-7864 Fax 573-370-1095
https://cmca.us/get-help/skillup/
Food Stamp Program / Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program https://mydss.mo.gov/food-assistance/food-stamp-program
Offered in partnership with the MO Department of Social Services, Skill Up helps SNAP and TANF recipients obtain skills, training, education, and employer connections that lead to employment and on-the-job success.
Skill Up Program for TANF recipients - MERS Goodwill
101 N. 4th St., Columbia, MO 65201
573-607-9798
Food Stamp Program / Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program https://mydss.mo.gov/food-assistance/food-stamp-program
Offered in partnership with the MO Department of Social Services, Skill Up helps SNAP and TANF recipients obtain skills, training, education, and employer connections that lead to employment and on-the-job success.
Welcome Home Inc. (Veterans)
2120 Bus. Loop 70E, Columbia, MO 65201
(573) 443-8001 Resident's phone (573) 449-9041 Fax: (573) 449-5080
Hours: Office: 8:00a.m. – 5:00p.m. (M-F)- Hours vary depending on the director’s schedule
Contact: https://www.welcomeveterans.org/contact/
http://www.welcomehomelessveterans.org/
Services: Food, shelter, case management, Rapid Rehousing, VETS work employment services, transitional housing, crisis intervention and emergency assistance.
Eligibility: Any homeless veteran may apply
Fee: none